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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was introduced 6 months after the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G6 scores versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K-30

 G6 K-30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G6

 K-30 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-30

 G6 K-30 
LaunchedApril 2013October 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G6 and the K-30.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and K-30 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and K-30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The G6 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Pentax K-30 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Sports photography highlights
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
72
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
60
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Pentax K-30 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax K-30
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax K-30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-24 2012-10-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.0
DXO Low light rating 639 1129
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $525